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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,252.94, 10,879.39 and 2,058.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,252.94, 10,879.39 and 2,058.82 is: 3,088.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,252.94 : 10,879.39 = 2,058.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,252.94/10,879.39 = 2,058.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,252.94x = 10,879.39 × 2,058.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,252.94x = 22,398,705.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,398,705.72/7,252.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,088.22

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